On the occasion of Varamahalakshmi Festival, the makers of Kantara Chapter 1 unveiled Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi in the Rishab Shetty starrer. Hombale Films revealed the much-awaited first look of actress Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi, the lead character in the epic. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also plays the lead role, the film serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, a pathbreaking film that redefined rooted storytelling and earned acclaim across audiences and critics worldwide.